Elks Lake Road over Priests Creek
PoorPosted for loadForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 4N R13W B · Structure no. SA1800000000171
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elks Lake Road over Priests Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elks Lake Road over Priests Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elks Lake Road over Priests Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elks Lake Road over Priests Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Elks Lake Road over Priests Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Elks Lake Road over Priests Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Elks Lake Road over Priests Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.